Dr. Wendt's Message

I would
like to welcome School District 308 parents, students and residents to the
website for one of America’s most outstanding public schools. This website is
intended to be used as the primary source for information and news about
Community Unit School District 308.

With an
enrollment of over 18,000 students, School District 308 is the eighth largest
public PreK-12 school district in Illinois. Our school system encompasses 68.8
square miles and educates students from all of Oswego, and portions of Aurora,
Joliet, Montgomery, Plainfield and Yorkville. The school district operates on a
$200 million budget and includes 22 schools.

At a
time when the economy remains somewhat stagnant across Illinois, School
District 308 continues to grow. The district’s student enrollment has nearly
doubled over the last ten years. The fact that more and more parents select
School District 308 to educate their children makes it an exciting time to be a
part of our school system.

I am in
awe of our district’s tremendous faculty, staff and leadership team members.
Our commitment and dedication to improving student achievement has begun to
show fruition, including higher ACT scores and the groundbreaking opportunity
for online and blended learning courses. I am honored to be leading a school district
with a rich tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievements. Even
with unparalleled growth, the school district has maintained an environment
conducive to small learning communities focused on effective teacher
instruction and improved student achievement.

As
Superintendent of Schools, I join our Board of Education in the strong desire
to improve student learning through effective, long-term strategic planning.
Together, we acknowledge the unique support from our taxpayers and remain
keenly aware of the complexity in leading a comprehensive educational system.
We are grateful and appreciative for caring, loyal, and involved families and
residents.

Let
there be no mistake: the relentless pursuit of world-class
teacher instruction and student achievement will be priority #1. Whether
you are a citizen or a parent, please join us in that pursuit. If you are
considering moving within our school district, I hope you consider the many
advantages of School District 308.

If we
can be of assistance, please contact a Board of Education member, an
educational team member, or me via the information on this website.

We value your feedback on our new website. If you have any comments on the site or suggestions for improvement, visit our website feedback area to share your thoughts.

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